Becoming an LPN in Newark

One college in Newark, New Jersey presently offers opportunities for training in practical nursing.This is a great career opportunity right now, with solid and stable work available through the foreseeable future due to shortages and an increased demand for healthcare.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) records details every two years of the state of every industry. Their most recent report (from May 2021) found 34,270 practical nurses in the New York Metro Area – of which Newark is a part. This makes up 15% of all the area’s nurses.

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs approves LPN and other nursing programs and licenses nurses in the state.

What subjects can you expect to cover in an LPN program? Here is a selection:

• Nursing for Mental Health
• Women’s Health
• Newborn and Pediatric Nursing
• Later Life Care
• Information Technology
• Nutrition
• Skills Development
• Communication & Composition
• Psychosocial Nursing
• Human Physiology
• Pharmacology

Schools That Offer LPN Programs in Newark, NJ

Essex County Vocational School of Practical Nursing

• Website: https://www.essex.edu/academic-certificate-in-licensed-practical-nurse-lpn/
• Address: Essex County College, 303 University Ave, Newark, NJ 07102
• Phone: (973) 504-6430

This Adult Education Center based in Newark trains practical nurses to take the NCLEX exam and work in a range of healthcare settings. The curriculum covers all the usual subjects, but also some less common topics like transitioning to practice as well as laws and ethics in nursing.

Admission Requirements:

• Applicants must be 18 years or older
• High school diploma or GED
• College-level reading, math, and English. You may need to take personal developmental courses like RDG 096, ENG 096, and/or MTH 092
• Take and pass the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (pass mark is 50%)

Upon provisional acceptance:

• Submit to a criminal background check
• International students require further checks
• Submit to drug testing
• Health clearance
• Current CPR certification

Employment Opportunities for LPNs in Newark

Newark has plenty of employment opportunities. The names below represent those who regularly hire LPNs:

• Newark-Wayne Community Hospital
• Thompson Health
• Catholic Family Center
• NYS Office For People with Developmental Disabilities
• Aya Healthcare
• Finger Lakes Community Health
• Newark Manor Nursing Home
• RWJ Barnabas Health

Other healthcare facilities:

• The Terrace at Newark
• DeMay Living Center

Top Ranked LPN Programs in Newark

Listed below are the top LPN schools in Newark based on our LPN program rankings for NJ out of 25 other accredited programs offered in the state:

• Eastwick College - Hackensack - #2
• Best Care College - #3
• Holy Name Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing - #4
• Jersey College - Teterboro - #5
• Merit Technical Institute - Harrison - #10

LPN Programs Near Me in Newark

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